BC’S BEST BEER COMMUNITIES TO BATTLE FOR TOP HONOURS Province-wide competition invites public to crown BC’s top beer community Get ready to raise glasses and toast to the best of BC’s craft beer culture. The BC Ale Trail is excited to kick off the inaugural Best Beer Community Competition, where the heart and soul of … Continued
No matter what you’re raising a glass to, here are seven reasons why the BC Ale Trail is where it’s at for girls’ night out! Who doesn’t love girls’ night out with good friends? We all have busy lives, so it’s nice to doll up a bit (or keep it comfy and casual – you … Continued
Let’s keep the good times rolling with even more festivals this summer and into the fall. We kicked off this spring with a calendar full of road-trip-worthy beer festivals, and the list for the summer and fall just keeps on growing! With breweries from BC and across Canada, cideries, even a distillery or two and … Continued
Just Here for the Beer Radio and podcast visited Abbotsford in April 2024 Just Here for the Beer is Canada’s original dedicated beer radio program. The show has been running since 2010 and airs on the second and last Saturday of each month on Sportsnet AM 650. In April, they visited Abbotsford to explore some of … Continued
Craft beer is all about community. From the immediacy of a brewery’s tasting room and its regular patrons to the city and people that surround it, many BC craft breweries have close ties to their local communities. Join us to take a look at a few of the breweries around the province who are putting … Continued
British Columbia boasts over 300 golf courses, each offering its own picturesque charm. From the picture-perfect gems dotting Vancouver Island, to the serene pastures of the Cariboo, the lush greens of the Okanagan desert, and the exhilarating mountaintop tees of the Kootenay Rockies, the province presents a diverse array of golfing experiences. Whether you seek … Continued
Whether it’s beers at the bottom after a hike or riverside brews, a crisp après-ski drink or campfire cold ones, nothing complements beer quite like the great outdoors. The experience is even more enjoyable when you can spend the night in nature with a well-stocked cooler by your side or a brewery just down the … Continued
Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22 to raise awareness about the environment and sustainability, and to help inspire, support, and facilitate innovative actions for individuals and organizations to reduce their environmental impact. Many of British Columbia’s craft breweries strive to improve their environmental sustainability on an ongoing basis. Most breweries divert the spent … Continued
It’s time to start planning your spring and early summer BC ale-ventures, and what better way to kick things off than with a beer festival? Dozens of craft breweries (and maybe even a cidery and distillery or two) all coming together at one venue, with good food, music, and your fellow craft beer lovers — … Continued
Vancouver’s dynamic and diverse craft beer scene has something for everyone. From the early brewing history at the foundation of the Brewery Creek Ale Trail to the modern entrepreneurial spirit of the Yeast Van Ale Trail, you can be sure you’ll find the perfect vibe — and your next favourite beer! From March 28 – … Continued